Queens Vaults
Queens Vaults is a city-centre pub on Westgate Street, a stone's throw from the Principality Stadium. Run by JW Bassett Pubs, it shows all the big sport, serves a Sunday carvery and hosts DJs and live music, making it a busy meeting point on match days.
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Queens Vaults - JW Bassett Pub
A match-day favourite
Being so close to the stadium, Queens Vaults fills up before and after rugby internationals, football and concerts. Every sport is shown, so it is also a reliable place to catch a game you can't get a ticket for. On big event days expect crowds and arrive early if you want a seat.
Food and drink
There is a regular food menu, plus a Sunday carvery and hot buffet options for groups. The pub was named in the 2026 Guinness Harp Guide, where it was the only pub in Wales to be included, so a pint of stout is a natural order. Room hire is available for parties and celebrations.
Nights out
In the evenings the pub has DJ and live music areas, and it stays open late at weekends. It sits in the thick of the city centre, with Cardiff Market, Cardiff Castle and the shops of St Mary Street all a few minutes' walk away, so it works as a first or last stop on a night out. Outside event days it is a more relaxed place for a lunchtime pint and a plate of pub food while exploring the centre.
Highlights
- Steps from the Principality Stadium
- All sports shown
- Sunday carvery
- Featured in the 2026 Guinness Harp Guide
Good to know
- No under-18s are admitted.
- Room hire is available for private events.
- Expect heavy crowds on stadium event days.
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Sources: jwbpubs.com